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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,700.64, 590,205.85 and 243,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,700.64, 590,205.85 and 243,946.47 is: 336,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,700.64 : 590,205.85 = 243,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,700.64/590,205.85 = 243,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,700.64x = 590,205.85 × 243,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,700.64x = 143,978,633,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,978,633,680.85/427,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,634.13

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